The use of social media by regional governments has grown steadily. According to experts, the public sector continues to leverage the medium to engage with citizens and communicate with residents. It's also becoming a key element of governance, say officials. Colonel Khaled Nasser Al Razooqi, Director General of Smart Services Department at Dubai Police spoke to ARN on the sidelines of the GCC Government Social Media Summit.
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Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is bringing in a new way of carrying out quality assurance visits to private schools, using AI to help decide which type of visit each school gets.
Abu Dhabi Police warns of dangerous reversing on main roads
Abu Dhabi Police has urged drivers not to attempt any dangerous reversing on the road, reminding motorists that violations include fines of more than AED 2000 and over 20 black points.
UAE urges food sector to join global water talks
The UAE is calling on the food industry to join global discussions on water ahead of the 2026 UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi in December.
UAE and Saudi Arabia explore rail connectivity, infrastructure integration
The UAE and Saudi Arabia have agreed to explore stronger rail and energy links, with a new agreement aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation.
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